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The Lower House, which is controlled by Mr. Fukuda's party, easily approved Mr. Shirakawa.
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Generally the Lower House is the predominant partner; it governs; the Upper House can only amend, criticise, moderate.
Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire Headlam, James W 1899
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The bakery, a small dwelling, and the large gymnasium were at our left; on the right, the so-called Lower House, with the residences of the head - masters 'families, and the school and sleeping-rooms of the smaller pupils, whom we dubbed the "Panzen," and among whom were boys only eight and nine years old.
The Story of My Life Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 1892
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The bakery, a small dwelling, and the large gymnasium were at our left; on the right, the so-called Lower House, with the residences of the head - masters 'families, and the school and sleeping-rooms of the smaller pupils, whom we dubbed the "Panzen," and among whom were boys only eight and nine years old.
The Story of My Life — Volume 03 Georg Ebers 1867
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The bakery, a small dwelling, and the large gymnasium were at our left; on the right, the so-called Lower House, with the residences of the head-masters 'families, and the school and sleeping-rooms of the smaller pupils, whom we dubbed the "Panzen," and among whom were boys only eight and nine years old.
Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867
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The bakery, a small dwelling, and the large gymnasium were at our left; on the right, the so-called Lower House, with the residences of the head-masters 'families, and the school and sleeping-rooms of the smaller pupils, whom we dubbed the "Panzen," and among whom were boys only eight and nine years old.
The Story of My Life — Complete Georg Ebers 1867
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A considerable number of the peers in the Irish House were English by interest and by education; a majority of the members of the Lower House were their creatures.
An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 Mary Frances Cusack 1864
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And in no case has an adverse vote by the Lords the same decisive effect as a vote of the Commons; the Lower House is the ruling and the choosing House, and if a Government really possesses that, it thoroughly possesses nine-tenths of what it requires.
The English Constitution Walter Bagehot 1851
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Japan's Government is a parliamentary democracy, with a House of Representatives (also known as the Lower House) and a House of Councillors (sometimes called the Upper House).
unknown title 2009
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Reuters Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attended the Lower House special committee on reconstruction from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday.
Kan Orders New Relief Budget George Nishiyama 2011
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